Exercise :: July 7, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- July 7, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
1. | Which bank has signed MoU with Haryana to distribute mobile phones? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Public sector Indian Bank has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with a pact with the Government of Haryana towards the distribution of mobile phones to consumers through an e-unified payment interface system.
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2. | Which country's All-Party Parliamentary Group on Indian Traditional Sciences conferred the Ayurveda Ratna award on Tanuja Nesari? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The UK's All-Party Parliamentary Group on Indian Traditional Sciences (ITSappg) conferred the Ayurveda Ratna award on Tanuja Nesari.
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3. | Who has received the Shiromani Award at the NRI World Summit 2022 in the United Kingdom for her contribution to the field of art? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Michelle Poonawalla received the Shiromani Award at the NRI World Summit 2022 in the United Kingdom for her contribution to the field of art.
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4. | SBI Cards and Payment Services announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with whom? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: SBI Cards and Payment Services announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Aditya Birla Finance (ABFL), the lending subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital for the launch of 'Aditya Birla SBI Card'.
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5. | Who has registered his first Formula One win at British Grand Prix 2022? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Ferrari's Carlos Sainz registered his first Formula One win at British Grand Prix 2022.
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6. | Which two states emerged as the "best performers" in the third edition of States' Start-up ranking, 2021? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Gujarat and Karnataka emerged as the "best performers" in the third edition of States' Start-up ranking, 2021.
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7. | Which institution released a compendium of Ayush practices to manage COVID-19? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Indian Government's think tank NITI Aayog released a compendium of Ayush practices to manage COVID-19.
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8. | In Best Student Cities Ranking 2023, which city spotted at 103 ranks in India? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023 has been released after taking a survey of students on factors like affordability and desirability. In Best Student Cities Ranking 2023 Mumbai got 103 rank, while Bengaluru got 114 rank.
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9. | Who is the editor of the book "Gandhi and the Champaran Satyagraha: Select Readings"? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: A book titled Gandhi and the Champaran Satyagraha: Select Readings, which has been edited by Jadavpur University Vice-Chancellor Suranjan Das, has been released.
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10. | Delhi Assembly passed a bill to hike salaries and allowances of its members by over how many percent? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Delhi Assembly passes a bill to hike salaries by over 66% of its members.
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11. | Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Digital India Week 2022 in which state? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Prime minister Narendra Modi will launch Digital India week 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
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12. | Who has been appointed as the new brand ambassador for FanCode? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Ravi Shastri has been appointed the new brand ambassador for FanCode, a live content, sports statistics and e-commerce marketplace.
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13. | A document published by the Zoological Survey of India, India added how many species to the faunal database in 2021? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: India added 540 species to its faunal database in 2021 taking the total number of animal species to 1,03,258.
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14. | India gifted 75 ambulances and 17 school buses to which country? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: India gifted 75 ambulances and 17 school buses to Nepal.
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15. | Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of PokerBaazi.com? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: PokerBaazi.com has announced the onboarding of actor Shahid Kapoor as its brand ambassador.
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16. | Which payments provider announced its tokenization solution, 'Token Vault', which will offer interoperability in card tokenization? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Payments provider Cashfree Payments announced that its tokenization solution, 'Token Vault' will offer interoperability in card tokenization.
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17. | What is the theme of International Plastic Bag Free Day 2022? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The theme for International Plastic Bag Free Day 2022 is Reduce, reuse, and recycle today.
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18. | Which one has signed the bancassurance pact with Howrah-based-Paschim Banga Gramin Bank? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: SBI Life signs bancassurance pact with Paschim Banga Gramin Bank.
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19. | Which country has launched Zuljanah, a solid-fueled rocket into space? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Iran has launched a solid-fueled rocket into space.
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20. | Who has been appointed as the chairman of the FISB? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has also approved the appointment of Bhanu Pratap Sharma, former Chairman, BBB as the initial chairperson of FISB for a term of two years.
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